Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Barwon South West - Warrnambool
Reference: VG/1869244
About the role
South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a committed and experienced medical leader to join our Emergency Department as the Deputy Director of Emergency Medicine (DDEM). This pivotal role supports the Clinical Director of Emergency Medicine (CDEM) in leading a high-performing team, delivering exceptional patient care, and maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, education, and professional standards.
As DDEM, you will take a leading role in clinical governance, departmental operations, and medical staff supervision. You will be instrumental in mentoring clinicians and contributing to strategic planning, continuous improvement, and training across the department. The position also includes acting as delegate for the CDEM as required and working closely with the DEMT, other clinical leaders, and executive staff to support integrated, high-quality emergency care at SWH.
As Deputy Director of Emergency Medicine, you will:
Position overview
What You Bring
As the successful applicant will have:
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional ce ntre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 20 July 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
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